How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES602 - You do not have authorization for the selected line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 602

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the selected line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES602 - You do not have authorization for the selected line ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES602 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions on a specific line item in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in scenarios where user roles and authorizations are not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or permissions to access the specific data or perform the action on the selected line.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the APO transactions.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data that the user can access based on organizational units, plants, or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to APO and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the APO transactions they are trying to perform.
  If the user is missing a role, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user requires additional authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create new ones that include the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles and authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to APO include S_APO_ORD, S_APO_MAT, and others depending on the specific transaction.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES602.